Senior Operational Manager
Location: DE, BE, Berlin
Department: Operations
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Internet
Function: Administrative

Company profile:

Job description:
Contentful (#URL_0252efddcbc4b8f51969fca7b054595976ea4678fd880b3653151e618d447b33#) is an API-first content management platform for web and mobile applications and the first cloud-based service to allow content to be distributed across any device, application or platform, with one single input.Content is managed in a completely presentation-independent format and can be served to all current and future platforms, including iOS, Android, Google Glass or interactive JavaScript apps.We are still early stage but showed significant traction and have paying customers. We are funded by the world’s leading VCs, Benchmark’s European sister Balderton (MySQL, Redhat, Twitter, New Relic, Dropbox) and SaaS expert Point Nine Capital (Zendesk, Unbounce, Server Density). Our advisory board includes key personalities from the BBC, Apple, Rovio, Symantec as well as thought leaders in the Web and Content Management space. Our customers include global media companies, publishers and the most innovative agencies world-wide.We’re growing very quickly. In the next months, we’ll be more than 30 employees. The role covers a broad set of operational tasks: from ensuring the smooth run of the Berlin office and its vital processes (HR, legal, vendors relations...) to more financial and analytical ones: accounting, budgeting, business performance analysis and reporting. You will be working closely with our office manager, external accountant and payroll, HR consultants and recruiters, lawyers, bankers and our customers.As we grow you will have the opportunity to take more responsibility. We’re looking into opening a US-based office in 2015 and you will make significant contributions to setting it up.

Requirements:
Proven 3-5 year experience in running operations in a German companyNative-level German skills, both verbally and written, is requiredYou also have excellent English communication skills, verbally and writtenYou get stuff done. We are looking for someone we can trust to do a the job without any handholding - you should enjoy responsibility. You independently deliver solutions to hard problems.You know how to prioritize tasks and manage projectsYou are a productivity guru and an expert in tools like ExcelA background in operations, finance, accounting, HR or consulting is a big plusSo is knowledge about SaaS financials and key metrics

Benefits:
Be in a fast-paced environment in a company that’s growing quickly. Garner responsibility and make a significant impact, instead of being just another cog in a machine.The Web is changing and becoming more interactive, be part of this revolution and work with our cutting-edge team on the future of the Web. Team up with our international group of experts (most don’t speak German). Work with our customers, some of the hottest international startups and global enterprises. Learn and work with our amazing investors and advisors.Pick your own equipment to get the best out of your working days.A fun workplace right in the heart of Berlin.Competitive salary and stock options.